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January 29, 2008 at 12:46 pm in reply to: The RAF in Northumberland?? #1287830

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I would be gratefull for any information as well as photos on this subject as like I said before, this area is not really well covered…

Examples of interest would be 66 Sqn Hunters and 29 Sqn Javelins at Acklington as well as 6FTS Provosts but basically anything from this neck of the woods!!

Eshott would be a great one to cover as it is now an active airfield again!

Phil

January 28, 2008 at 7:04 pm in reply to: Where does this go on a Canberra then? #1288603

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Canberra Panel

Yes this is quite true….

It was seized shut and when freed the hinge decided to sheer as was far to gone with corrosion… Any chance of flogging this item to us??

Regards,

Phil.

January 25, 2008 at 6:52 pm in reply to: RAF Driffield – Anyone want to buy a house? #1292224

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RAF Driffield

It’s terrible that these things can happen to a site of historical importants such as Driffield. Anything that could be done to stop this??

December 15, 2007 at 6:10 pm in reply to: Harrier T.2 ID? #1246863

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233 OCU

YES, it would be great to have her saved and put back in the colours shown on your photograph!! Glad to be of assistance.

Phil.

December 14, 2007 at 6:00 pm in reply to: Harrier T.2 ID? #1247344

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XW268

Hi there, I think you will find this aircraft to be XW268. It’s service history is below.

T2 later T2A, T4, T4A. To 233 OCU 1/71. 68/233 (3/73), 54/233 (12/73), U/233 (7/79). Loaned to Indian Navy Training Unit, Yoevilton 2/83 – 3/83. 12/1 (11/84), U/233 (12/84 – 1990), 720/899 NAS (90), Anniversary Markings 899, 1942 to 1992, To Dunsfold to T8 Standard (93), Recat T4A (94), Spares recovery (95), to Park Aviation Supply, Faygate, W.Sussex (1/97) – To date.

Phil. – See picture, possibly a sad end or could someone save this bird???

P.S. I don’t know why this aircraft was withdrawn from use, possibly some sort of flying accident and then used for spares??

December 14, 2007 at 5:02 pm in reply to: ELVINGTON 2008…………… #519794

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2008

Hi all,

I have heard similar things! If it’s true it will be a shame as it would have been good for them to celebrate the standing down of Tornado F3’s from service in Yorkshire (25(F)Sqn RAF Leeming)

Phil.

December 5, 2007 at 5:50 pm in reply to: Binbrooks Lightning XR724 #1258203

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Spares Recovery

Hi all,

I’d just like to add something to this topic…… The Lightinig Association were at the N.E.A.M. this year. With all equipment to hand they took out
bothjet pipes from our F.53 to be renovated and used in 724 to enable more ground runs in the near future. Before anyone asks, yes thay supplied us with some time expired pipes to replace ours so ours won’t look wrong when put on display next year.

So the future doesn’t seem so bleak afterall

December 4, 2007 at 4:54 pm in reply to: BAC Lightning F.6 XS928/933 #1259478

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ZF594

Sorry to all that don’t agree on the paint scheme. I do understand your point of view and agree to a point but like Lindy’s Lad said to fit in our collection it must have a northern connection. As Lightning’s from northern Q, Binbrook opperated in this area, that’s what has been chosen. Again sorry to dissapoint…..

Regards,

Phil.

December 4, 2007 at 4:47 pm in reply to: EE Canberra TT.18 WJ639 #1259494

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TT.18

If you could do this sniffing around, I’d be most greatfull as I want it looking A1 when finished. I’d be interested to see what you come up with!!!:D

December 3, 2007 at 3:52 pm in reply to: Elvington Airshow 2007 #520042

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25(F)Sqn Tornado F3

As 25(F)Sqn, the last opperational Tornado F3 unit based in Yorkshire will be coming out of service next year, it would be nice for the organisers of the Elvington Airshow to have an example brought in for static display….. What do people think of this idea???

Phil.

December 3, 2007 at 3:47 pm in reply to: Two T-33 Cockpits. Worth Saving?(2007 Zombie) #1260639

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Spadeadam SU22

I just hope the ex-German Air Force SU22 does not go the same way!!!:mad:

December 3, 2007 at 3:38 pm in reply to: EE Canberra TT.18 WJ639 #1260642

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While we are on the subject of parts, can anyone help with this one off conversion that WJ639 was subjected to. As it would be hard to explain I have included some pictures! These are pods underslung from the aircrafts engine bay to illuminate the Tarrant Rushton Target Towing Pod….. Can anyone add any more information to this and what glass was used in this hole. I think it may have been something like a bedford truck headlamp etc because before it was smashed by vandals I remember it being convex (buldging from the pod).

Regards,

Phil

Can no one help with these light for the winch pods????

Phil.

December 3, 2007 at 3:35 pm in reply to: BAC Lightning F.6 XS928/933 #1260646

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Pin badges eeek

Ok, so I got the link wrong lol….

Regards,

Phil.

December 2, 2007 at 5:14 pm in reply to: BAC Lightning F.6 XS928/933 #1261595

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I pressume you’ve got the Ian Black Lightning books….?

There’s a few good ones in there of them. I pressume you are painting it up in the unusual dark grey – light grey scheme then?

Don’t forget 928 carried on flying at Warton for a few more years in the same scheme but just minus sqn markings….before being stripped as a spares ship for the LFC and now Thunder City fleet, and being on display at Warton.

Hi all,

Yes, she is to carry the marks of XS933, BE of 11(F)Sqn in the unusual dark sea grey upper and barley grey lower as this has not been replicated on any museum aircraft anywhere.
Sorry to the purists out there who would love to see her back in Saudi colours but without being allowed to apply a FULL compliment of Saudi markings, it would just look wrong!!! We are just sticking to the rules layed down to us by Saudi legislation. Before anyone says anything though, the Lightnings in this country that have been painted Saudi are not done so with ALL markings…. Take a look on http://www.demobbed.co.uk

Thanks to all that have helped in this query!

Regards,

Phil.

December 1, 2007 at 7:19 pm in reply to: EE Canberra TT.18 WJ639 #1262330

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Morris Minor

Well, it’s amazing in information you come across on this forum!!! Morris Minor wing mirrors 😀 Very interesting!!!

Thanks again,

Phil
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